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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Microfactory"”.
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Implementation of a Production Architecture For a Post-2000 Market: Demonstration of a Microfactory Concept
The development of a "Next Generation Manufacturing System" is currently an active area of research worldwide. The research described in this dissertation addresses one sub-element within this research area; namely, the demonstration of a decentralized, automated production architecture. The goal …
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Development of adhesive bonding and functional testing systems for in-process inspection of hot embossed microfluidic devices
… on the continued development of a tabletop microfactory that can be used to study the control of a novel hot embossing machine. By incorporating an in-line measurement system, it would be possible to add feedback control to improve the process. This led to the design of an automated testing …
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Design and construction of a novel reconfigurable micro manufacturing cell
… space and time. In the 1990s, the concept of a microfactory was introduced in order to achieve better usage of these resources by scaling down the size of the machine tool itself. Several industries can benefit from implementing such a concept, such as the medical, automotive and electronics …
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Economic inclusivity through networked SME production : a case study in Kenya
… the case of Soko proves that networked microfactory production can be both cost-competitive (especially when handmade qualities are accentuated) and ethical; Soko creates opportunities for advancement across its network of artisans, who maintain ownership over their means of production. …